A simple pair of white high tops gets  a high fashion upgrade with  the genius of Yohji Yamamoto via his Y-3 collection with Adidas , what seems to be one of the longest standing relationships  between a fitness brand and a high end designer. Available at ssense. More images on the next page.

Songstress Mary J. Blidge collaborates with one of my faves , Catherine Malandrinoon a line of  tees  with empowerment messages dedicated to the Organisation Blidge founded in 2008, the   Foundation For the Achievement  of Women Now  ( FFAWN). Launching  February 17, 2010 at the 350- square- foot Malandrino concept shop inside Bloomingdales. More details via wwd.

These sandal/ boots   by the Maison Martin Margiela  MM6 diffusion line, stood out to us a the perfect interpreation of the avant -garde labels ability to translate its aesthetic  into styles that  seemlessly blend into the urban everyday. The Zori boot available at tobi. We’re totally smitten! A closer look on the next page.

As a statement against ” ..a kind of cultural  conformation dictated by celebrity and the trend machine, rather than by  what’s right for the individual female figure” Corinne Grassini founded her label Society for Rational Dress. For Spring 2010, she launches SfRD tees a lux line of soft and sleek tees, perfect for the warm days to come…Available at select retailers . On the next page a closer look at SfRD T-Shirts.

Looking through this look book I could not help but focus  of the this classic denim jacket . Trends come and go but the iconic  slim denim jacket  really always looks good.  Autumn/Winter 2010 marks Levi’s continual focus on remaining who they are : A classic icon,  and not try too hard. A closer look at the women’s looks on the next page via denimology.

Definitely in need of some cool factor, Tommy Hilfiger partners with the Illustration estate of Keith Haring on a collection of colorful sneakers for men women and kids. Available at colette.  Very nice but , are these winners? More colors on the flip.

Just announced by racked , images  of  Isabel Marant’s store to open on 55 Greene Street in NYC.Yes we are  all swooning ! Set to open in April 2010.

Nothing revitalizes the same ol’ same ol’  than a standout accessory, the Origami Necklace by Daydream Nation, simple, geometric, stunning. Available at pixie market. More views on the next page.

Inspired by the hunters  and their  preys , Brasil based Neon  created by Dudu Bertholini and Rita Comparaton reminds us that fashion more than anything should be fun. A succession of  colorful outfits representing owls, bats, elephants  some very cool ‘fish’  inspired footwear and much more. A closer look at Neon on the next page via rfw.

Presented during Rio fashion week, The Claudia Simões Autumn/Winter 2010 collection features a delightful mix of  prints mixed with sleek  tailoring. Definitely a new name to add to my roster of faves. A closer look at Claudia Simões the flip via ffw.